Radically Happy

  • Becoming A Transformationalist

    I didn’t invent Transformational Christianity, but I was probably the first person to conceptualize it as an alternative to (and integration of) Evangelicalism, Pentecostalism & Ecumenicalism. This [Read More] is my story.

  • The Waters of Happiness

    What does it mean to be happy? How does that relate to joy? And differ from peace? Here [see Read More] are some holiday musings on positive emotional states, inspired by my Apothegmary of Happiness on RadicalCentrism.org.

  • Understanding Prayer As Transformation

    Why do we pray? Yeah, I “know” all the usual answers, but that doesn’t mean I understand it. As I’m reconnecting with my father (and my Father), I’m starting to understand prayer in the context of relational empowerment. There’s probably more to it than that, but here at least [Read…

  • Our Father, Part III

    Yet another take on the Lord’s Prayer, this one from the first person volitional perspective of “I want.”

  • Epitaphs and Eulogies

    I’ve always enjoyed hearing about people’s last words and tombstone engravings. “Read More” to see my thoughts on how I’d like to be remembered.

  • Our Father, Part II

    Another take on the “Our Father.” This one perhaps more from the heart, and less from the head.

  • Our Father

    On Geekz2Men, my friend Robby Butler of TheMissionNetwork suggested praying the Lord’s prayer daily, in our own words, to gain a better understanding of what Fatherhood and Manhood are. Here’s what I came up with, with a little help from Chris Hahn.

  • Becoming Men of God

    Today in a Geekz2Men post, I summarized my understanding of Gordon Dalbey’s teaching. It is copied here for public viewing, since the archive is private.

  • Sexual Identity

    I’m continuing to take time off from the Devotional to work through Manhood issues. Here’s my thought for the week.

  • Exodus 20:22-21:36 Building Identity

    Questions: Why does God speak to us? Why through Moses? What does He want from us? For us? “Read More” to pursue answers.

  • Geekz 2 Men

    The following letter was sent to several friends last Sunday to launch my new mailing list about Fathering Geeks into Authentic Manhood. See Read More for details.

  • Transformation as Fathering

    I’m beginning to see Faterhood as a(nother) unifying paradigm, bridging my personal, relational, professional, and social aspirations. For example, here’s a Father-centric definition of transformation.

  • Father to Geeks

    No devotionals this week either — I suspect I’m still at the foot of the mountain with the Israelites, waiting for Moses. I’ve continued to wrestle with what it means to be a Man of God, as well as a Father and a Husband. I’ve had some interesting pastoral experiences…

  • Hitchhiker’s Guide to Reconciliation

    Forgiveness is a topic I’ve been exploring a great deal lately — both individually and as part of various communities — as I believe it is an essential precondition for transformation. Here’s a talk I gave way back during my graduate years at Caltech; the key insight (which I’ve since…

  • What God Wants Most From Me

    Its been over a week since my last devotional. Partly traveling, but mostly a restless spirit. I think I finally understand why…

  • In Search of Real Manhood

    Today I attended a men’s conference in Reno, Nevada. This passage from the speaker’s website summarizes it pretty well…

  • Exodus 19:16-20:21 Not-So-Close Encounters

    Questions: To whom did God give His commands? How? Why? Where? Which? “Read More” to pursue answers.

  • Deuteronomy 5:6-5:22 Decalogical

    Questions: How do the Ten Commandments stack up as a universal standard of morality? Click “Read More” to pursue answers.

  • Exodus 19:1-19:25 The Mountain of God

    Questions: Why does God set apart a specific place to reveal Himself? How does He want us to approach Him? “Read More” to pursue answers.

  • Exodus 18:1-18:27 A Man Named Jethro

    Questions: What does Jethro teach Moses about being a man? In relation to balancing family, ministry, and work — as well as having humility? “Read More” to look for answers.